Jodhpur: Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje‘s visit to Jodhpur has sparked political speculation about her potential resurgence in the BJP, following her meeting with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Wednesday morning. Raje’s meeting with the RSS chief lasted nearly 20 minutes. Bhagwat is in Jodhpur for a nine-day visit to preside over the RSS’s annual All-India coordination meeting, which includes the participation of top members from 32 Sangh Parivar organisations as well as BJP president JP Nadda. While the specifics of discussions between Raje and Bhagwat remained undisclosed, insiders suggested that the agenda included potential changes in BJP’s organisational structure in Rajasthan and at the national level. Raje’s presence in Jodhpur coincided with her visit to Mohangarh in Jaisalmer to pay tribute to the late Col Sonaram, a former Lok Sabha MP from Barmer constituency. Her itinerary included visits to religious sites in Jodhpur before departing for Pushkar Wednesday afternoon. The ex-CM’s increased visibility and engagement in political activities in recent days have led to speculation that she may be positioning herself for a more prominent role within the party. Last month, she met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, a move interpreted by many as a sign of her strengthening influence within BJP ranks. Her recent statements have left political analysts and party members alike attempting to decipher their implications. During her interactions with the media in Jodhpur, Raje emphasised the importance of unity among the diverse communities within Rajasthan, stating, “If we fight, there will be trouble.” Her remarks reflected a broader call for harmony within the party and the state. Moreover, Raje’s encounters with party workers have stirred curiosity. Upon returning from Mohangarh, she was greeted by enthusiastic supporters of local MLA Babu Singh Rathore, who were chanting his name in his absence. Raje’s cryptic inquiry about Rathore’s whereabouts—”Babu Singh ‘zindabad’ kahan hain?”—has left many speculating about the underlying dynamics of party loyalty and support. Adding to the intrigue, Raje’s recent comment at a religious event in Dholpur about the inevitability and eventual end of ‘exile’ has been interpreted as a metaphor for her political journey. As BJP gears up for potential organisational changes, Raje’s actions and statements are being closely watched by party workers, with many wondering if she is positioning herself for a significant role in the party’s future. The political landscape in Rajasthan remains dynamic, with Raje’s moves potentially reshaping the state’s political narrative.
Raje meets RSS chief in Jodhpur, triggers political speculations | Jaipur News
